Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, heat builds steadily
Runners will face a starting temperature of 67°F, rising to 83°F by the finish. With humidity at 79% and a dew point of 65°F, hydration will be crucial throughout. Light winds from the NW will have minimal impact, but runners should pace conservatively to manage the rising heat.
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Race Info
The Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon is an annual half marathon and 5K held in Kinston, North Carolina, starting and finishing at Grainger Stadium. First run in 2015, the race is organized by Ironclad Races Inc., a local nonprofit that donates event proceeds to Kinston-area charities. The event was held virtually in 2020 and cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic before resuming in 2022. The 2026 edition is scheduled for October 17.